MLB Game Preview: New York Mets (11-22) vs. Los Angeles Angels (13-21)

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Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim — Anaheim, California

First Pitch: 1:07 PM PT / 4:07 PM ET

Surface: Natural grass

Broadcast: Bally Sports West, SNY, MLB.TV

WEATHER REPORT — ANGEL STADIUM

Temperature: 74–77°F at first pitch

Wind: Blowing out to left‑center at 6–9 mph — slight boost for right‑handed power

Humidity: 48%

Precipitation: <5% chance

Ballpark Impact:

Angel Stadium plays neutral in daytime, slightly hitter‑friendly in warm weather

Wind out increases HR probability by 8–12%

Expect moderate scoring

INJURY REPORT

New York Mets

Pete Alonso (1B)Probable, minor forearm soreness

Francisco Lindor (SS)Probable, ankle soreness

Kodai Senga (SP)Out, shoulder fatigue

Edwin Díaz (CL)Out, elbow inflammation

Los Angeles Angels

Mike Trout (CF)Out, back management

Anthony Rendon (3B)Out, hamstring strain

Reid Detmers (SP)Probable, blister management

Carlos Estévez (CL)Probable, light workload management

TEAM RECORDS & PERFORMANCE

New York Mets (11–22)

Run Differential: -37

Road Record: 4–12

Last 10 Games: 2–8

Offense: 3.89 runs/game

Pitching: 4.92 ERA

Bullpen: 4.78 ERA (bottom‑third MLB)

Los Angeles Angels (13–21)

Run Differential: -18

Home Record: 7–10

Last 10 Games: 5–5

Offense: 4.31 runs/game

Pitching: 4.58 ERA

Bullpen: 4.41 ERA (bottom‑third MLB)

RECENT TEAM FORM

New York Mets

Offense struggling: 3.4 runs/game over last 8

Rotation inconsistent without Senga

Bullpen unreliable in late innings

Alonso and Lindor carrying most of the production

Los Angeles Angels

Offense improving: 4.9 runs/game over last 7

Young hitters (Neto, Schanuel, Adell) showing progress

Pitching remains inconsistent but trending upward

Bullpen stabilizing with Estévez returning

PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS

New York — José Quintana (LHP)

2026 Season: 1–3, 4.66 ERA, 1.34 WHIP

Strengths: Soft‑contact inducer, veteran command

Weaknesses: Struggles vs. right‑handed power

Vs. Angels: 3.98 career ERA

Los Angeles — Reid Detmers (LHP)

2026 Season: 2–3, 4.12 ERA, 1.26 WHIP

Strengths: Swing‑and‑miss slider, improved fastball

Weaknesses: Occasional command lapses

Vs. Mets: First career start

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Pete Alonso (NYM) vs. Reid Detmers (LAA)

Alonso crushes left‑handed pitching

Detmers’ slider must stay sharp to avoid damage Edge: Mets

2. Taylor Ward (LAA) vs. José Quintana (NYM)

Ward excels vs. soft‑tossing lefties

Quintana’s profile plays into Ward’s strengths Edge: Angels

3. Francisco Lindor (NYM) vs. Angels Bullpen

Lindor’s switch‑hitting versatility is valuable late

Angels’ bullpen has struggled vs. left‑handed hitters Edge: Mets

4. Zach Neto (LAA) vs. Mets Pitching

Neto’s aggressive approach works well vs. contact‑oriented pitchers Edge: Angels

SERIES HISTORY

2025–26 Season Series: Angels lead 2–0 entering this game

Last 10 Meetings: Angels lead 6–4

At Angel Stadium: Angels have won 4 of last 5

Mets have struggled to contain LAA’s right‑handed hitters.

BETTING TRENDS

New York Mets

2–8 in last 10 road games

Under is 6–3 in last 9

1–7 in last 8 vs. AL West

Los Angeles Angels

5–2 in last 7 home games

Over is 4–1 in last 5 day games

6–2 in last 8 vs. teams below .500

Game Odds

New York Mets                 – 136

Los Angeles Angels         9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 2, 2026